Tuesday, March 4, 2008
John Kerr - Georgia Franchisee
John Kerr - Georgia Franchisee (1934-2008)
Following is an obituary as it appeared for John Kerr, owner of Duraclean Carpet & Upholstery service in Sea Island, Georgia since July, 1979. He passed away on March 2. Our heartfelt condolences to John's wife, Pam, his children, Melissa and Catherine, and the rest of the Kerr family.
"Mr. John William Kerr who was born June 25, 1934 in Marion County, Indiana, went home to be with his Lord and Savior March 2.
"Mr. Kerr was a sweet and beloved man in his family and community and was an encouragement to many. He was veteran of the U.S. Navy, and the U S. Army. He obtained a Master’s Degree in Law at Indiana University. Mr. Kerr was the owner of Duraclean on St. Simons Island.
"Although his accomplishments in life were many, he would say his most important accomplishment was caring about people and their concerns and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ both in his work and community. John loved and accepted everyone, unconditionally, and wanted everyone to know that Jesus loved them the same way.
"He was married to his loving and devoted wife, Pam Kerr of St. Simons Island, GA. His children were the late John W. Kerr, Jr., Melissa Kerr of Chicago, IL, and Catherine Brunson of Atlanta, GA and his grandchildren were Kamilah Brunson, Garner Lammes and Edward Kane.
"A graveside service will be held March 5 at 11:00AM at the Tyler Cemetery, Wagener, SC. A memorial service on St. Simons Island will be held at Golden Isles Presbyterian Church, 48 Hampton Pt. Dr. on Monday, March 10th at 11:00AM.
"Memorials are requested to Hospice of the Golden Isles, 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick, GA 31525. Blizzard Funeral Home (803) 564-5333 is assisting the family."
Following is an obituary as it appeared for John Kerr, owner of Duraclean Carpet & Upholstery service in Sea Island, Georgia since July, 1979. He passed away on March 2. Our heartfelt condolences to John's wife, Pam, his children, Melissa and Catherine, and the rest of the Kerr family.
"Mr. John William Kerr who was born June 25, 1934 in Marion County, Indiana, went home to be with his Lord and Savior March 2.
"Mr. Kerr was a sweet and beloved man in his family and community and was an encouragement to many. He was veteran of the U.S. Navy, and the U S. Army. He obtained a Master’s Degree in Law at Indiana University. Mr. Kerr was the owner of Duraclean on St. Simons Island.
"Although his accomplishments in life were many, he would say his most important accomplishment was caring about people and their concerns and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ both in his work and community. John loved and accepted everyone, unconditionally, and wanted everyone to know that Jesus loved them the same way.
"He was married to his loving and devoted wife, Pam Kerr of St. Simons Island, GA. His children were the late John W. Kerr, Jr., Melissa Kerr of Chicago, IL, and Catherine Brunson of Atlanta, GA and his grandchildren were Kamilah Brunson, Garner Lammes and Edward Kane.
"A graveside service will be held March 5 at 11:00AM at the Tyler Cemetery, Wagener, SC. A memorial service on St. Simons Island will be held at Golden Isles Presbyterian Church, 48 Hampton Pt. Dr. on Monday, March 10th at 11:00AM.
"Memorials are requested to Hospice of the Golden Isles, 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick, GA 31525. Blizzard Funeral Home (803) 564-5333 is assisting the family."
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